fastlandssokkel
Syllables
fas-tlands-sok-kel
Pronunciation
/ˈfɑstˌlɑndsɔkːəl/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
fast- + lands- + sokkel-
The Norwegian word 'fastlandssokkel' is divided into four syllables: fas-tlands-sok-kel. It's a compound noun with Old Norse and Germanic roots. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV structure.
Definitions
- 1
The area of the seabed surrounding a continent, extending to the edge of the continental slope.
Continental shelf
“Utvinning av olje fra fastlandssokkelen er viktig for Norge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kel').
Syllables
fas — Open syllable, CV structure.. tlands — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. sok — Closed syllable, long consonant.. kel — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of a syllable whenever possible, respecting Norwegian phonotactics.
CV Structure
The basic syllable structure in Norwegian is Consonant-Vowel (CV).
- The 'tl' cluster in 'tlands' could potentially be divided as 't-lands' by some speakers, but the onset cluster is more standard.
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